About Podiatry
Podiatry is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the human foot, ankle and lower leg. Podiatry is also known as chiropody. Podiatry is commonly known as the medical science concerned with disorders, diseases, and deformities of the feet. Podiatrists routinely treat common conditions such as corns, ingrown toenails, bunions and calluses. Podiatrists also may perform minor surgery and prescribe medicines and/or orthopedic devices. In the United States, a Podiatrist must hold a degree from an accredited college of podiatry and pass a licensing examination. In the United States, a podiatrist is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), also known as a podiatric physician or surgeon, qualified by their education and training to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot, ankle and related structures of the leg. Podiatrists are uniquely qualified among medical professionals to treat the foot and ankle based on their education, training and experience.
